What chemicals can slow rusting of metals?

Answer 1

Generally, rusting is prevented by coating the said metal with another metal which cannot rust. Although there are other methods to do so.

However, if you wish to slow the speed which metals rust, you would require an inhibitor.

Answer 2

well you see, there are practically millions of chemicals that speed up oxidation, one of the more usual used one is salt, scientists have discovered that when metal ships sink in salt water, they rust much faster as in fresh water

Answer 3

Chemicals such as phosphoric acid, tannic acid, and corrosion inhibitors like chromates or phosphates can slow down the rusting process of metals by forming a protective barrier that prevents moisture and oxygen from reaching the metal surface. These chemicals work by either passivating the metal surface or interfering with the electrochemical corrosion reactions that lead to rust formation.

Answer 4

Rust is the oxide of metal i.e. iron oxide, zinkoxide,aluminiumoxide etc.

Answer 5

Painting it can prevent metal from rusting or at least help slow the process down. Oiling can also help prevent rust.

Answer 6

Either a vaseline-type substance or scrubbing it with steel wool.

Answer 7

A corrosion scientist or corrosion chemist

Answer 8

Acids will often clean rust.

Answer 9

Paul the wrecking ball